Properties of Kenyan grown Mondia Whytei roots

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dc.contributor.author Shitanda, Douglas
dc.contributor.author Mukonyi, K.
dc.contributor.author Simiyu, L.
dc.contributor.author Mayunzu, O.
dc.contributor.author Shanda, R.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-01-18T08:56:35Z
dc.date.available 2024-01-18T08:56:35Z
dc.date.issued 2007
dc.identifier.isbn 9789748257488
dc.identifier.uri https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20103035151
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.seku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/7486
dc.description Proceedings of the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 3-6 December 2007. Cutting edge technologies and innovations on sustainable resources for world food sufficiency. en_US
dc.description.abstract Mondia Whytei (Asclepiadaceae) is a tropical species widely used in African countries where it is found, both at subsistence and commercial level. The species is commonly found in remaining tropical rain forests. Solar dried roots were milled as peel and core separately. The taste for the whole root powder was found to be sweeter compared to that of the peel or core alone. Mondia root Juice was prepared through simple boiling of both dry and fresh roots. Six months storage of the juice showed no fungal infestation or loss of flavour. Mondia Whytei roots showed varied significant amounts of elements and minerals. The roots had very high concentration levels of potassium and calcium ranging between 81-491 mg/100 g and 139-530 mg/100 g respectively. Iron and zinc were in low concentrations of 0.027 mg/100 g and 1.36 mg/100 g respectively. Cadmium and Lead appeared in trace amounts. Crude protein was about 3 mg/100 g, vitamin β carotene ranged from 0.5-8.2 mg/100 g. Sugars mainly fructose ranged between 215-710 mg/100 g and glucose between 110-506 mg/100 g. Results obtained showed that the roots had high potential for use as a nutritive source and as an additive in human and animal foods. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Asian Association for Agricultural Engineering en_US
dc.subject beta-carotene en_US
dc.subject cadmium en_US
dc.subject calcium en_US
dc.subject crude protein en_US
dc.subject feed additives en_US
dc.subject flavour en_US
dc.subject food additives en_US
dc.subject fructose en_US
dc.subject glucose en_US
dc.subject iron en_US
dc.subject lead en_US
dc.subject mineral content en_US
dc.subject nutrient content en_US
dc.subject organoleptic traits en_US
dc.subject potassium en_US
dc.subject storage life en_US
dc.subject sugar content en_US
dc.subject sweetness en_US
dc.subject tastes en_US
dc.subject vitamins en_US
dc.subject zinc en_US
dc.title Properties of Kenyan grown Mondia Whytei roots en_US
dc.type Presentation en_US


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